Flagstaff Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in Flagstaff, AZ is $17.85/hr ($3.15 above the $14.70 Arizona state minimum). Flagstaff has the highest minimum wage in Arizona and requires the tipped minimum to stay within $2 of the standard rate.
Flagstaff vs. Arizona vs. federal
Flagstaff sets a higher floor than Arizona law ($14.70/hr statewide) and well above the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. When city, state, and federal minimums differ, employers must pay the highest rate for hours worked inside Flagstaff city limits. Workers earning at the Flagstaff minimum make $10.60 more per hour than the federal floor.
What this means for hiring in Flagstaff
A higher local wage means every hour of a bad hire costs more. The cost of replacing an hourly worker typically runs 30% of first-year wages, and in Flagstaff that number sits well above what it would be elsewhere in Arizona. That's why employers here are moving away from resume-only screening toward seeing real proof of skill before they bring someone on.
On Vetano, every candidate in Flagstaff is ID-verified and shows their skills on video before you ever see their profile, so you spend your Flagstaff minimum-wage hours on people who can actually do the job.
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Flagstaff?+
$17.85 per hour as of 2026-07-26. Flagstaff has the highest minimum wage in Arizona and requires the tipped minimum to stay within $2 of the standard rate.
Is Flagstaff's minimum wage higher than Arizona's state minimum?+
Yes. Flagstaff requires $17.85/hr, compared to $14.70/hr statewide. The higher rate applies to work performed within city limits.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Flagstaff?+
$16.85 per hour. Employers must make up any shortfall if tips don't bring earnings to $17.85.
Is Flagstaff's minimum wage going up?+
No scheduled increases at this time.
Hiring hourly workers in Flagstaff?
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Other city minimum wages
Cities where the local minimum exceeds the state rate. Also see the full state wage index.